Associate/Full Professor - Chair of Accounting & Finance Department -MAK College Of Business and Entrepreneurship

Chairperson, Department of Accounting & Finance

TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship

The TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business & Entrepreneurship seeks a faculty member for the position of chairperson of the Department of Accounting & Finance to start in the Fall semester of 2025. Successful applicants for the chair position will possess an earned doctorate in the disciplines of either Accounting or Finance. The candidate should have the qualifications and experience to be appointed as an Associate Professor or Full Professor in either Accounting or Finance. This is a tenure-track/tenured position. Tenure and timeline negotiable and commensurate upon experience.

The department chair, as academic component leader, facilitates the management of the department. To carry out this responsibility, the chair oversees, directly or indirectly, the daily progress toward achieving teaching, research, service, and strategic goals. This is a full-time, 12-month, position. Applicants will be expected to:

• Maintain a collegial environment-one in which all members feel valued, that they have a stake in the endeavor, that they have a voice, that they are part of a team, and that they have ownership in the program/department.

• Be a liaison between the department and the Dean:
  
  
  
  • The Department Chair is the person the Dean will turn to with regard to any issues facing the department.
  • The Department Chair who will go to the Dean with concerns initiated by the department.
  • The Department Chair is the representative of the department, a spokesperson, and an advocate for the department.
  • The Department Chair is also the person who will relate and communicate to the department the perspective of and/or decisions of the Dean/College and University.
  • The Department Chair represents and advocates for the department, but this must be balanced with the goals of the College/Dean's Office, students, and market demands.
  
  

• Be a team player and a big-picture thinker. The Department Chair will lead the department in developing and implementing immediate and long-range departmental goals and strategies (in concert with faculty input) to meet University and College goals and objectives.
  
  
  
  • This includes efforts focused on increasing enrollment and retention, adapting programs and curriculum as needed, and ensuring appropriate strategies are implemented.
  • The Department Chair will also be part of the College of Business Academic Leadership Team, which helps develop goals and strategies for the college.
    
  
  

• Be a role model - The Department Chair is the face of the department. This means s/he needs to be available and ready to work through issues. Colleagues will look to her/him as a model, and they will see how s/he is responding in all kinds of ways.
• Be visible and in communication. The Department Chair is the gate keeper and

first-in-line resource person and needs to be accessible and responsive, including time in the office on campus.

Specific Activities of the Department Chair include:

• Teach two courses in each term (fall, spring and summer).
• Maintain Scholarly Academic (SA) classification according to College of Business AACSB policy for administrators who also have some teaching responsibilities.
• Be active in service on the Council of Chairs and other roles supporting the College and University.
• Lead the department in the enhancement of departmental curricula and initiatives for the improvement of instruction.
• Work with the Dean on any financial/budgetary needs or challenges.
• Establish Advisory Boards for the disciplines in the department
• Ensure effective implementation of University, College, and Department policies.
• Coordinate activities within the Department, including assessment, accreditation, and other College and University initiatives.
• Exercise leadership in recruiting and retaining capable faculty.
• Forward Departmental recommendations to the Dean for hiring full-time and part-time faculty.
• Monitor the performance evaluation of full-time and part-time faculty.
• Encourage continuous improvement of faculty performance by fostering and supporting good teaching, relevant research, and scholarly writing.
• Make recommendations relative to tenure, promotion, reappointment, salary adjustment, and leaves of absence.
• Review and forward requests for permission to travel for professional purposes per University policy.
• Review and forward all faculty proposals for awards and leaves.
• Arrange for representation for the department at official University and College functions such as commencement ceremonies, events, etc.
• Monitor, with faculty, the academic progress of students.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date faculty and student records.
• Supervise and evaluate direct report staff.
• Supervise the resolution of student grievances/grade appeals, following established procedures.
• Schedule and preside over department meetings.
• Serve as the primary Departmental contact for recruitment and retention efforts.
• Demonstrate interpersonal relations that foster a professional working atmosphere.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The TWU Merrilee Alexander Kick College (MAK) of Business & Entrepreneurship currently has approximately 1,066 undergraduate students and 1,251 graduate students. The MAK College has three areas/departments: Department of Management & Marketing, Department of Accounting & Finance, and the Master of Healthcare Administration program. You may learn more about the MAK College of Business & Entrepreneurship at http://www.twu.edu/business.

Texas Woman's University holds a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women and is federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a diverse student body. Established in 1901, and currently home to nearly 16,000 students, TWU is a public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education.

TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton. The City of Denton, with a population of 150,000, is home to two universities, an active music scene, family friendly events and festivals, unique restaurants, and the historic Downtown Square. Denton is located just 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth city centers. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, and theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues.

TWU prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded educational experience focused on service, integrity, health, and well-being. Respect for diversity in all dimensions (currently ranked 5th in the nation for diversity) and a safe campus environment (Texas Woman's is among the safest campuses in the nation) are among the hallmarks of a TWU education. TWU faculty and staff are passionate defenders of a "learn by doing" experiential learning environment where they provide students with opportunities to engage in campus, workplace, and community activities that can help shape their sense of purpose, their appreciation for the importance of building quality personal and professional relationships, and their ability to address life's challenges. This holistic, mentoring approach to developing students as engaged, productive citizens in the complex world of the 21st Century encompasses understanding of the balance of health, spiritual and mental well-being.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit:

An updated curriculum vitae (CV) Copy of graduate transcripts

A cover letter expressing interest in the position and commensurate experience and qualifications for the position

Names and complete contact information for 3 references